Tag Archives: Poetry

Ordinary Shepherds

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Shepherds keeping The flocks by night And an angel appears From the sky so bright. Saying now is the time To bring restoration And Good news for all In exultation. Without hesitation, They went to…

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Ordinary Joseph

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Ordinary Joseph Was used to fill a need And with obedience He would proceed. For the Angel told him It was okay To take Mary as wife Even in dismay. Joseph faithfully Said yes to…

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Ordinary Mary

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
An encounter Of the ordinary Like Mary with God Is extraordinary. Giving more faith To keep on doing The impossible In our pursuing. To fulfill our life plan Even when suffering With fear or doubt…

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The Decision to Follow

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Put on your shoes And walk without excuse Getting rid of the blues By sharing the Good News. Understanding the call, Willing to install Without any regrets Vast spiritual assets. Meeting with people At the…

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Guardrails

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
There are rules we live by And they are our guardrails; Found in His Word And lighting our trails. These rules give us God’s design for living; Blessing those who Constantly are seeking. They lead…

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